Multipurpose Entertainment Food and Drink Removable Portable and Adaptable System

ABSTRACT

A light-weight removable, portable and adaptable multipurpose system, allows the user to keep and serve food and drinks in a functional manner, which can be inserted into an existing fishing rod holder with the provided mechanisms and can also be placed on a flat surface, such as, a table, a desk or similar, without the provided mechanisms.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates generally to the field of marine accessories andindoor, outdoor environments for the placement and service of food anddrinks.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

When entertaining in a boat or in any outdoor or indoor environments,there is a need of having a functional, lightweight and portable way toeasily maintain bottles, glasses, cups, and other similar servedelements.

No other functional product has been developed that accomplishes thisfunction efficiently and with functional features, such as, liquorbottles, handles, cup, glass holders, trays and other gear, whichfacilitates the entertainment of the end user.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to all aspects of the invention, a removable, portable andadaptable multipurpose system for insertion into an existing fishing rodholder and the use in any indoor and outdoor environments, whichincludes a mechanism, which allows the user to adjust the system in anyposition intended. An important object of this invention to bespecifically enumerated herein is to provide a lightweight product withconventional forms of manufacture, economically feasible, easy toinstall, long lasting and relatively trouble free. These together withother objects and advantages, which will become subsequently apparentreside in the details of construction and operation as more fullyhereinafter described and claimed, reference being had to theaccompanying drawings forming a part hereof, wherein like numerals referto like parts throughout.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Drawing No. 1

This drawing shows FIG. 1 the complete assembly;

Drawing No. 1-a

Table: PART COMPONENTS of FIG. 1;

Drawing No. 2

This drawing shows FIG. 2 and Detail “A”, shows the Main Tray &Mechanism assembled;

Drawing No. 2-a

Table: PART COMPONENTS of FIG. 2-DETAIL A;

Drawing No. 3

This drawing shows FIGS. 3 and 4, in an isometric view;

Drawing No. 3-a

Table: MECHANISM PART COMPONENTS of FIGS. 3 & 4.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention is an assembly of parts and elements, which facilitatesand improves the experience of eating, drinking and entertaining in aboat or any outdoor or indoor environments being removable, portable,adaptable and preferably constructed of a light-weight material, suchas, fiberglass, plastics, acrylics or any other low cost material thatwill not hinder the function of the invention.

Referring now to the drawings and to the figures:

Drawing 1—FIG. 1

Shows the assembly of the invention and its components as follows;

Drawing 1#1—Universal holders

This is a sub-assembly of the invention, which function is to provide asafe and easy way to place a different size and shape elements, such as,liquor bottles, glass, beer bottles, cans, wine glasses and otherobjects the user desires, thru its opening. The universal holders FIG.1#1 creates pressure around the object. These universal holders 1#1 willbe preferably constructed of rubber or any other material, which tendsto maintain its position;

Drawing 1#2—Bottle holder frames

The bottle holder frames FIG. 1#2, is a removable part and fits in thetop tray FIG. 1#15 under pressure or mechanical attachment and securesthe universal holder FIG. 1#1 in place. These bottle holder frames 1#2will be preferably constructed of plastic, metal or any other materialthat meets necessary characteristics;

Drawing 1#3—Top tray supports

The top tray support FIG. 1#3, connects the top tray FIG. 1#15 to themain tray FIG. 1#6 thru mechanical attachment or will be glued ifrequired. Five supports are typical and depending on diverseapplications, more can be added or eliminated to provide added structureand durability. These top tray supports FIG. 1#3 will be preferablyconstructed of plastic, acrylic, metal or any other material that meetsnecessary characteristics;

Drawing 1#4—Removable wine glass holder

The removable wine glass holder is an external optional attachment thatallows the user to place wine glasses in a secure and easy to reachmanner. This removable wine glass holder 1#4 will be preferablyconstructed of plastic, metal or any other material that meets necessarycharacteristics;

Drawing 1#5—Recessed handles

The optional recessed handles FIG. 1#5, is built-in feature as part ofthe main tray FIG. 1#6, which allows the user the manipulation andplacement of the assembly and its elements including when the mechanismsFIG. 1#9 are mounted or not;

Drawing 1#6—Main tray

The main tray FIG. 1#6, is the main structure of the assembly thatreceives the weight of all placed elements, such as, Top tray FIG. 1#15,liquor bottles, glass, beer bottles, cans, wine glasses and otherobjects the user desires. The top tray FIG. 1#15 is attached using thetop tray supports FIG. 1#3 via mechanical elements. The liquor bottles,glass, beer bottles, cans, wine glasses or other objects the userdesires to place on, will go thru the universal holders FIG. 1#1 and- orthe glass holders FIG. 1#14 and sits on top of the non-skid materialFIG. 1#10 that will be glued or attached with any other method to themain tray FIG. 1#6. it also features built-in optional compartments FIG.1#11 with optional lids FIG. 1#12 for food placement or any otherelements desired. Many elements can be attached to the main tray FIG.1#6 externally to provide added function, such as, removable wine glassholder FIG. 1#4 or any other accessory if desired. The main tray FIG.1#6 could be handled using the optional built-in handles FIG. 1#5. Ifdesired, the back plate FIG. 1#16 can be part of the structure of themain tray FIG. 1#6 using mechanical attachments, chemical glue, epoxy orother similar method. This main tray FIG. 1#6 may be adapted to show anylogo, graphic design or a light system if desired. The main tray FIG.1#6 also receives the main tray bracket FIG. 3#1 by the use ofmechanical attachments, chemical glue, epoxy or other similar method.This main tray FIG. 1#6 will be preferably constructed of a light-weightmaterial, such as, Fiberglass, composites, acrylic, plastic, or anyother material that meets necessary characteristics;

Drawing 1#7—Main support—Rod to vertical rotation

See bellow Drawing 3, FIGS. 3#5;

Drawing 1#8—Sliding mounting pressure sleeve

See bellow Drawing 3, FIGS. 3#6;

Drawing 1#9—Mechanisms

See bellow Drawing 3, FIGS. 3 & 4;

Drawing 1#10—Non-skid material

The non-skid material FIG. 1#10, provides a non-skid surface for theelement that will sit on, such as, liquor bottles, glass, beer bottles,cans, wine glasses and other objects the user desires., This elementwill be glued or attached with any other method to the main tray FIG.1#6. This non-skid material FIG. 1#10 will be preferably constructed ofrubber, gel or any other material or system that will grant itsfunction;

Drawing 1#11—Compartments

This is an optional built-in feature in the main tray FIG. 1#6, whichallows the user to place food and other elements, such as, napkins, dryfood, or any other element needed by the user;

Drawing 1#12—Lids

These optional lids FIG. 1#12, will fit in the main tray FIG. 1#6 andenclose the volume of the compartments FIG. 1#11 above described; thefunction is to not only protect contents but also provides a surface onthe main tray FIG. 1#6 to perform any required action by the user, suchas, cutting, peeling or alike. These lids FIG. 1#12 will be preferablyconstructed of plastic, cutting board material, acrylic, metal or anyother material that meets necessary characteristics;

Drawing 1#13—Multipurpose holder

This optional built-in opening in the top tray FIG. 1#15, which providesa place in the assembly that can be used for diverse functionality, suchas, ice cube holder, ashtray or any other element required by the user;

Drawing 1#14—Glass holders

These built-in openings in the top tray FIG. 1#15, which provides aplace in the assembly that can be used for the placement of elements,such as, cups, glass or any other element desired by the user;

Drawing 1#15—Top tray

The Top tray FIG. 1#15, will hold the glass holders FIG. 1#1 and thebottle holders FIG. 1#2. The Top tray FIG. 1#15 will be connected to thetop tray supports FIG. 1#3 via mechanical elements or glued if required.The Top tray FIG. 1#15 can be attached to the back plate FIG. 1#16 toprovide structure. This top tray FIG. 1#15 will be preferablyconstructed of Fiberglass, composites, acrylic, plastic, metal or anyother material that meets necessary characteristics;

Drawing 1#16—Back plate

The optional back plate FIG. 1#16, will provide structural integrity tothe assembly connecting the main tray FIG. 1#6 to the top tray FIG.1#15. This back plate FIG. 1#16 will be preferably constructed ofFiberglass, composites, acrylic, plastic, metal or any other materialthat meets necessary characteristics;

Drawing 2—FIG. 2—Detail A

Shows assembled main tray FIG. 1#6 and mechanisms shown in FIG. 3;

Drawing 3—FIG. 3

Shows the assembly of the mechanisms as follows;

Drawing 3#1—Main tray bracket

The main tray bracket FIG. 3#1, presents in one side a flat surface,which connects and carries the weight of the main tray FIG. 1#6 usingmechanical attachments thru the holes FIG. 4#14, chemical glue, epoxy orother similar methods. The main tray bracket FIG. 3#1 in the oppositeside presents an extrusion with slots, which allows the Slide and lockmechanism FIG. 3#3 to slide-in. This main tray bracket FIG. 3#1 will bepreferably constructed of aluminum, steel or any other material thatmeets necessary characteristics;

Drawing 3#2—Pressure bolt lock

The removable Pressure bolt lock FIG. 3#2, allows the user to secure andlock the main tray bracket FIG. 3#1 to the Slide and lock mechanism FIG.3#3. The Pressure bolt lock FIG. 3#2 will be preferably constructed ofaluminum, steel or any other material that meets necessarycharacteristics;

Drawing 3#3—Slide and lock mechanism

The removable Slide and lock mechanism FIG. 3#3, in one side connectsand lock to the main tray bracket FIG. 3#1. On the opposite sideconnects to the horizontal rotation mechanism FIG. 3#4 using theconfiguration of a Bolt FIG. 4#10 and sits flush on a recessed groove,also a Washer FIG. 4#11 and Nut FIG. 4#12 or other if required. Theslide and lock mechanism FIG. 3#3 will be preferably constructed ofaluminum, steel, plastic or any other material that meets necessarycharacteristics;

Drawing 3#4—Horizontal rotation mechanism

The removable horizontal rotation mechanism FIG. 3#4, allows the user torotate the assembled invention in a horizontal plane, not allowinglateral motion wavering. The horizontal rotation mechanism FIG. 3#4 inone sides connect to the slide and lock mechanism FIG. 3#3, using theconfiguration of a Bolt FIG. 4#10, Washer FIG. 4#11 and Nut FIG. 4#12 orother if required. On the opposite side, it connects to the main supportrod to vertical rotation FIGS. 3 & 4#5 using the configuration of a bolt& nut FIG. 3#7 that goes thru the adjusting holes FIG. 4#14 on sides.The horizontal rotation mechanism FIG. 3#4 will be preferablyconstructed of aluminum, steel, plastic or any other material that meetsnecessary characteristics;

Drawing 3#5—Main support rod to vertical rotation

The removable main support rod to vertical rotation FIG. 3#5, allows theuser to rotate the assembled invention in a back and forward movement toa chosen position and secure it with the bolt & nut FIG. 3#7, notallowing lateral motion wavering. The main support rod to verticalrotation FIG. 3#5 on the bottom presents an extrusion, which will beinserted into the sliding mounting pressure sleeve FIGS. 3&4#6 usingpressure to allow removal if needed. The main support rod to verticalrotation FIG. 3#5 will be preferably constructed of aluminum, steel,plastic or any other material that meets necessary characteristics;

Drawing 3#6—Sliding mounting pressure sleeve

The removable Sliding mounting pressure sleeve FIGS. 3&4#6, allows theuser to insert it into the main support rod to vertical rotation FIG.3#5. The sliding mounting pressure sleeve FIGS. 3&4#6, fits underpressure into an existing fishing rod holder, creating the necessaryforce and friction to keep in place and secured to prevent wavering andlateral movement of the assembled invention, until its removed by theuser. The Sliding mounting pressure sleeve FIGS. 3&4#6 will bepreferably constructed of foam, neoprene, rubber, gel or any othermaterial that meets necessary characteristics;

Drawing 3#7—Bolt & nut

The removable bolt & nut FIG. 3#7, goes thru the center sleeve FIG. 4#9,the horizontal rotation mechanism FIG. 3#4 and the main support rod tovertical rotation FIG. 3#5, which allows the user to secure all partswith the bolt & nut FIG. 3#7. The bolt & nut FIG. 3#7 will be preferablyconstructed of aluminum, steel or any other material that meetsnecessary characteristics;

Drawing 3#8—Safety bolt & nut

The optional removable Safety bolt & nut FIG. 3#8, goes thru thehorizontal rotation mechanism FIG. 3#4 and the main support rod tovertical rotation FIG. 3#5. The Safety bolt & nut FIG. 3#8 provides aredundant system for safety. The Safety bolt & nut FIG. 3#8, will bepreferably constructed of aluminum, steel or any other material thatmeets necessary characteristics;

Drawing 3#9—Center sleeve

The optional removable center sleeve FIG. 3#9, as a structural partprevents the deformation of the horizontal rotation mechanism FIG. 3#4and the main support rod to vertical rotation FIG. 3#5 if excess ofpressure is applied. The center sleeve FIG. 3#9, will be preferablyconstructed of aluminum, steel, plastic or any other material that meetsnecessary characteristics;

Drawing 3#10—Bolt

The removable bolt FIG. 4#10, as a structural part connects the Slideand lock mechanism FIG. 3#3 and horizontal rotation mechanism FIG. 3#4and adjusts to the nut and washer; it allows the rotational movement tooccur while keeping the parts in their intended place. The bolt FIG.4#10 will be preferably constructed of aluminum, steel or any othermaterial that meets necessary characteristics;

Drawing 3#11—Washer

The washer FIG. 3#11 evenly distributes the pressure on the Horizontalrotation mechanism FIG. 3#4. The washer FIG. 3#11 will be preferablyconstructed of aluminum, steel or any other material that meetsnecessary characteristics;

Drawing 3#12—Nut

The nut FIG. 3#12, secures the washer FIG. 3#11 and connects to the boltFIG. 3#10. The bolt FIG. 3#12 will be preferably constructed ofaluminum, steel or any other material that meets necessarycharacteristics;

Drawing 3#13—Holes

The optional holes FIG. 3#13, will allow screws or bolts if required tosecure the main tray bracket FIG. 3#1 to the main tray FIG. 1#6;

Drawing 3#14—Adjusting holes

The adjusting holes FIG. 4#15 allows the adjustment of the height ifrequired.

The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles ofthe invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes willreadily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limitthe invention to the exact construction and operation shown anddescribed, and accordingly all suitable modifications and equivalentsmay be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

1. The invention allows the user to insert and remove the base of thesystem into an existing fishing rod holder or any opening of similarcharacteristics and adjust it via pressure and- or mechanicalattachments it can also be seated in any flat surface, such as, a table,a counter, a desk, or any other similar if desired.
 2. The inventionallows the user to transport the system from one location to another,using the handles at each side of the main tray.
 3. The invention allowsthe user to adapt the system, articulating the mechanism in two axis ofrotation: horizontally and vertically.
 4. The invention allows the userto keep food and drinks in a functional and lightweight manner.
 5. Theinvention includes bottle holders, which adapt to different sizes andshapes using the physical characteristics of a material.